August 27, 2010 —
The legend of the third weekend in September continues this year as, after a short time away, Marty Stevens returns as the owner and promoter of Poppy Mountain. Stevens sold ownership of the mountain to Cruise International three years ago but now takes back over the reins of the festival that he started in 1991.
“There’s no festival in the United States that has what we have to offer and has the size crowds and as many bands,” Stevens said. “There are close to a hundred bands this year. Bluegrass is bigger here than anywhere. There’s country shows and rock n’ roll shows that’s bigger, but as far as bluegrass it’s number one.”
Hitting this year’s stage will be acts like John Anderson, Junior Brown, Marty Raybon, Ralph Stanley, Lonesome River Band and IIIrd Tyme Out. Included in the lineup is showcase bands from the local area, according to Stevens.
This year’s festival will feature a brand new main stage, 40 food vendors and games and rides for kids, Stevens said.
“Also bring your 4-wheelers and golf carts and ride free,” Stevens said.
According to Stevens, tickets for the whole weekend are $100. This year’s festival runs Sept. 14-18.
For more information on the Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival call 784-2277.
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Marty Stevens returns as the owner and promoter of Poppy Mountain for this year's festival. Stevens is pictured with the car of bluegrass legend Bill Monroe, parked on Poppy Mountain. Rob Ginter photo
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